What if we went to meet those who bring the Velay region to life! Project leaders, activity providers, event organizers... Find in News from Velay all the figures of the territory and their activities which make the region dynamic!
12 reasons to come to Velay in 2025
In 2025, discover a destination renowned for its exceptional heritage, its authentic nature and its gentle way of life. Coming to Le Puy-en-Velay means choosing to take the grand departure of legendary routes such as the Chemin de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle or Stevenson. With the charm and rhythm of each season, there is bound to be an activity or event for…
This winter, treat yourself to a cocooning moment
Are you looking for accommodation to spend time with family or friends for the end-of-year celebrations? Or simply relax and take some time to recharge your batteries? Here are our ideas and good addresses for a cocooning moment in Vellaves lands. A new accommodation Come and discover the new 4-star Hotel,…
Discover the art of living in Velay
Without stories, without passions, there is no territory. Velay has kept the timeless charm of its past like pages of French history. If it was too small to represent a department on its own, it has retained its independent, sometimes rebellious character. Browse the magazine in Velay and discover the talents of…
Celebrate Christmas in Velay!
For the end of year celebrations, you have an appointment in Velay in a magical setting. The capital of roads Saint-Jacques is adorned with its most beautiful colors as Christmas approaches, so we give you good reasons to come and enjoy it! Soak up the holiday atmosphere by coming to have fun after…
Everything you need to know about the hot air balloon rally in Velay
Every year, the international hot air balloon gathering colors the sky of Velay from the emblematic monuments of Haute-Loire. The Tourist Office gives you all the practical information to follow the takeoffs, find out the departure sites and the times! Everything you need to know about the event Where are the takeoff sites? Ten sites…
Escape during the All Saints' Day holidays
During the All Saints' Day holidays, come and discover or rediscover unexpected places in Velay! Take advantage of the autumn colours to go for a walk, take some time to recharge your batteries and enjoy a delicious meal. Enjoy an immersive experience with the Hôtel des Lumières and Terre de Géants or visit the latest temporary exhibition “À travers…
Fall's gourmet events
Autumn is the perfect season to get together with friends or family around good comforting dishes. Several municipalities host events around our local products. We invite you to discover, taste and share delicious moments in the Velay region. Organic Festival - Saint Germain Laprade 70…
Unusual: the Caravans of the Ferme des Chanaux
In Saint-Julien-d'Ance, Sylvie Monier wanted to diversify her dairy farming business by welcoming tourists to unusual accommodation at La Ferme des Chanaux. It is in caravans and a wooden cabin that they can enjoy a bohemian stay in the heart of nature, while enjoying local products.
Autumn in Velay
Autumn is the perfect season for walking: it is neither too hot nor too cold and nature offers its most beautiful colors. It is also the time to pick mushrooms, enjoy a good gourmet meal or even fly in a hot air balloon over the Velay!
Win your hot air balloon flight!
Every year the international hot air balloon rally colours the sky of Velay from the emblematic monuments of Haute-Loire. The Tourist Office offers you the chance to win a stay in Puy-en-Velay to experience the international hot air balloon rally, but also discover the local gastronomy! To do this, simply fill out the form below. (game…
Experience the European Heritage Days
Created in 1984 by the Ministry of Culture, the European Heritage Days will take place on September 21 and 22 with the aim of showing as many people as possible the extraordinary wealth of our heritage through unique events, unusual visits and exceptional openings. Heritage in all its forms These moments…
Getting around during the Bird King
How to access the city center during the holidays, park easily during the Roi de l'Oiseau... On the occasion of the Renaissance celebrations from September 18 to 22, the city center of Puy-en-Velay is in high demand and the parking offer cannot meet all the demand. Also in order to allow you to park in complete safety...
Summer continues in September
In September, summer is not yet over, so come (re)discover Velay! This is the ideal month to set out on one of our 8 long-distance hiking trails or celebrate during the Renaissance Festival of the King of the Bird. Sports, cultural or epicurean stay, don't wait any longer, come to Velay for unforgettable moments!
Visit Le Puy-en-Velay with a guide
Discovering the Ponote city with a guide means making sure you don't miss any of the must-see attractions and knowing all the secrets and treasures of the city. All these visits are offered by the guide-lecturers of the Land of Art and History of the town of Puy-en-Velay. THE VISIT TO THE OLD TOWN Explore the Vellave city, a real…
MA BELLE CAMPAGNE, a new wellness center
My beautiful campaign is a complex dedicated to well-being located in Saint-Geneys-près-Saint-Paulien, opposite the Château du Maréchal Fayolle. There are spas that can be privatized, a hydromassage swimming pool and unique services on site, in an exceptional setting where customers can come and relax, have their hair done or simply go shopping. We…
MEZIA, the “World Champion” glacier in Velay
Mezia offers homemade ice creams at the Halles du Puy-en-Velay, in Montée de la Cathédrale at 24 rue des Tables and recently in Polignac. At the origin of this company which was created in June 2022, there are 5 friends from Haute-Loire, Ardèche and Isère, including Rémi Montagne, champion of…
An outdoor laser game
Located on the Emblavez plain, at the ponds on the banks of the Loire, in Saint-Vincent, Emb'Lazer Game introduces you to a laser shooting game where participants compete outdoors, in a specially designed wood. It’s an opportunity for them to experience real sensations. Recently, Emb'Lazer Game has moved and set up camp in…
Furnished accommodation steeped in history at the Portes du Mont Anis
Furnished tourist accommodation is available for rental at Place Saint-Georges, in Puy-en-Velay, opposite the Grand Séminaire, at the foot of the statue of Notre-Dame-de-France. They were completely renovated by three couples of friends, in a building steeped in history dating from the 16th century. They have been decorated which combines the old with the modern and which offers…
Moped rides in Mézenc
For several months, “La Mobylette du Mézenc” has taken over the old barracks in the village of Fay-sur-Lignon with its fleet of 18 vintage mobs. This is the opportunity to explore the Monts d'Ardèche and Haute-Loire through the small roads that crisscross the two departments. Pierre Mantelin offers unusual outings…
ECHO THE ALTERNATIVE RANDO accompanies you for a walk
Guillaume Chonion, mountain guide, organizes hikes in all seasons in the heart of the most beautiful natural spaces in Haute-Loire. It offers personalized hikes, circuits suitable for everyone, for the day or half-day. During these walks he talks about the fauna, flora, or geology of the sites…
The Pompidou Center at the Crozatier Museum
A unique exhibition of national scope in partnership with the Center Pompidou. After the exhibition "Self-portraits, From Cézanne to Van Gogh" in partnership with the Musée d'Orsay which was a great success in 2023 with more than 57 visitors, the Crozatier museum in Puy-en-Velay once again hosts a famous cultural institution, the Center Pompidou! HAS…
Get into Spring mode!
Spring is the ideal season to encounter authentic nature like that of Velay. Hiking or adventure version, there is bound to be a playground that suits you. This is where it all begins. Where history has left its mark through castles, chapels, abbey churches and…
The high-end SPA of Mont Anis
A little over a year ago Margaux Clément opened a high-end spa on Boulevard Gambetta, in Puy-en-Velay. Personalized treatments are offered in an art deco house and in an elegant and luxurious setting, just a few steps from the city's very attractive tourist sites. The place has also…
Make a summit
Land for hiking, Velay is also characterized by its steep slopes and mountains to explore. We take a breath, we don't forget our walking stick and we're off to gain some height. Come, today we're having a summit! By gaining a little height, it is quite easy…
Make long trips in just a few km
The Velay region deserves to take your shoes and get lost in its exceptional landscapes. Le Velay invites you to travel, in very few kilometers to appreciate its varied and astonishing landscapes! It is with these words that George Sand described his love for Velay. It's hard to give him...
Puy-en-Velay in the spotlight!
In this first quarter of 2024, Le Puy-en-Velay will be the scene of three great television operations! ARTE teams, in conjunction with teams from the Puy-en-Velay urban community, filmed at the beginning of the year at the Notre-Dame de France statue for two 52-minute reports entitled Tout sur Marie . In addition, France 5…
In 2024, you will love our playgrounds!
Puy-en-Velay Tourism has chosen the theme of Olympism to embody the main directions of its communication and its actions in 2024. An object illustrates this positioning, it is a pilgrim's staff transformed into a walking stick. relay as a symbol that we pass on to discover the entire tourist offer. The Velay destination…